Learn How to Build Your Own Computer (PC) From Parts
This tutorial will teach you basic information
about building your own personal computer but will not provide all possibilities of
building your super computer.
This information may not be complete instructions and
recommends new parts with drivers. We will show the components
that you need to build a decent computer. The tutorial is intended
for any one interested learn what is involved putting together the box.
List of hardware components you might install
- PC Case
- Power Supply
- Motherboard
- CPU Processor with Cooling Fan
- RAM Memory
- Hard Drive
- Floppy Drive
- CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD/CD-RW Combo
- Video Card
- Sound Card
- Ethernet/Network Card, Modem
- USB Ports
- Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers
You might not need all the components listed above but the minimum
components required for your computer to run are;
Power Supply, Integrated Motherboard with chases/cables, CPU processor/fan,
Memory modules, Hard Drive, Video Card, Keyboard, Monitor.
Optional components required for your computer to function as
a modern computer are; Mouse, Floppy Drive, CD-ROM, Sound Card, Network Card, USB Ports, and Speakers.
Install rest of the components above only if you need them.
For the next page and on, we will explain each component in details and provide instruction of attaching to your computer. |